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Ko Yao

เกาะยาว

Also spelled: Koh Yao Noi, Koh Yao Yai

A palm tree on Ko Yao Noi
Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

About Ko Yao

Ko Yao district is two main islands in Phang Nga Bay, Ko Yao Noi and Ko Yao Yai, about 148 square kilometers in all. Most people on Ko Yao Noi are Muslim and work in fishing and trade. TAT recommends it for travelers who like peace and nature, and there are many small islands nearby. Cave paintings on the islands date back over 2,000 years, and the first known inhabitants were the Moken.

When to go

Best months for Andaman coast (Phuket, Krabi, Trang, Satun): Dec to Mar. Month-by-month guide

  1. Jan Best
  2. Feb Best
  3. Mar Best
  4. Apr Good
  5. May Mixed
  6. Jun Avoid
  7. Jul Avoid
  8. Aug Avoid
  9. Sep Avoid
  10. Oct Mixed
  11. Nov Good
  12. Dec Best

Regional weather guide, not specific to Ko Yao. Tap a month for details.

Nearby places

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